L.D.

Uploaded: June 20, 2008

Description

In memory of my little dog, loveable dog, lap dog - L.D. - I found him in August 1997 on a street corner, his matted fur stuck to the fringe of an old dirty rug. He became my little buddy and adored Gunnar, his irish setter brother. I don't think there has been or ever will be a more loveable, devoted, sweeter dog than LD. We lost him a month ago, and I miss him so very much. I wanted to share this special photograph of him. Effects added in photoshop.



Exif: F Number: 4.9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.40 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD600

Comments

Melissa Olsen June 20, 2008

Melanie...this is an awesome image. I love your effects and the color is fantastic. A winner in my opinion.
Very Well Done !!!!! #945568

Melissa G. Meiselman June 20, 2008

So sorry you lost your dear companion, Melanie!! This is a wonderful memorial portrait of him!! #6084687

A P June 20, 2008

I love this portrait of LD and the effect you did. Awesome work, Melanie. And a wonderful tribute. I know how hard it's been for you. Way to much loss. #6084706

Melanie D. Fuelling June 20, 2008

Thank you Melissa O, Melissa G. and Ann. It helps me to cope somewhat to look at his photos and this one has always been a favorite. He had eyes that could melt your soul and a tail that always told of his exuberance for life and his love for us. #6084884

Deb Koskovich June 20, 2008

What a beautiful sweet tribute to LD, Melanie. I know the pain of losing a dearly loved pet -- it's so hard, but we would do it all over again a hundred times to experience their unconditional devotion. Very, very nicely done! #6087327

Patty Fee June 20, 2008

A beautiful tribute to your little buddy (& Gunnar's).

Cool effects to your photo.

Run free, LD! #6087893

Melanie D. Fuelling June 20, 2008

Thank you Deb and Patty. You are so right Deb - I would do it over again, in spite of the pain of the loss- he brought so much to my life - so many happy memories and so much love.

#6087981

Melissa Olsen July 01, 2008

Hooray! You got an EP...and it is WELL DESERVED! #6128661

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